Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
183863
RGB
24, 56, 99
HSL
214, 61%, 24%
HSB
214, 76%, 39%
CMYK
76, 43, 0, 61
LAB
23, 1, -29
LCH
23, 29, 271
OKLCH
0.34, 0.08, 257
XYZ
4, 4, 12
LUV
23, -11, -34
HWB
214, 9%, 61%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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